Bill of Rights the first 10 amendments

First Amendment -Freedom of Speech, -Press, -Religion, -Assembly, -and to petition the government

Second Amendment -Right to keep and bear arms (own a gun)

-Lodging Troops in Private Homes Third Amendment -Lodging Troops in Private Homes Protection from quartering of troops                                                                                              

Fourth Amendment Protection from unreasonable search and seizure                                                                                              

Fifth Amendment -Rights of the Accused Those accused of a crime… are entitled to due process (a fair trial), can’t be tried twice (double jeopardy), can avoid self-incrimination (testifying against yourself)

Sixth Amendment speedy trial by jury, lawyer (counsel), & witnesses Right to a ……………………. speedy trial by jury, lawyer (counsel), & witnesses                                                                                              

Seventh Amendment -Jury trials in civil cases (lawsuits)                                                                                                                                                    

Eighth Amendment Prohibition of excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment                                                                                              

-Powers reserved to the people Ninth Amendment -Powers reserved to the people Protection of peoples rights not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights                                                                                              

-Powers reserved to the states Tenth Amendment -Powers reserved to the states                                                                                              

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES At the age of 18, each American citizen becomes responsible to do the following. Voting Jury Duty Army Registration

VOTING American citizens are eligible to vote at the age of 18. People vote to elect leaders an the city, state, and national level. Voting also includes the act of making decisions with laws and things that affect the lives of citizens or residents.

Jury Duty Jury duty is service as a juror in a legal proceeding. When a person is called for jury duty in the United States, that service is usually not optional: one must attend or face strict penalties.

Pre-Registration for U.S. Armed Forces At the age of 18, U.S. citizens and residents are required to pre-register for the U.S. Armed Forces.